HomeGuide
Depends
Confidence: Medium
Homeowners can browse pros and cost guides for free, but quality signals are mixed and homeowner reviews are thin.
Comparison
HomeGuide and Angi both land on Depends.
Homeowners can browse pros and cost guides for free, but quality signals are mixed and homeowner reviews are thin.
Homeowners can justify free review browsing and cost guides, then book directly.
| Compare | HomeGuide | Angi |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Depends | Depends |
| Best for | Homeowners comparing local pros | Homeowners comparing local contractor reviews |
| Who it's not for | Contractors needing exclusive, high-intent leads | Contractors buying leads |
| Privacy | No known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.11 | No known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed. |
| Support quality | Refund disputes dominate complaint sites | Users report fee fights and indifferent support |
| Public sentiment | Sentiment splits: some pros praise the lead flow, while others report unrequested listings, pricey leads, and refund fights.⁵ | Reviews skew sharply negative, especially from contractors citing lead quality, stacked fees, and billing disputes.13 |
| Biggest gotcha | Pay-per-lead: $40-$200+ per lead whether or not it converts to a job.10 | Contractor costs combine annual dues plus per-lead fees; many spend more than expected |